What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to La Jolla?

The distance between Santa Barbara and La Jolla is 220 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $75 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Jolla bus from?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to La Jolla train from?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Jolla bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Los Angeles UCLA station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to La Jolla train arrive?

Santa Barbara to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to La Jolla is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Santa Barbara to La Jolla.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to La Jolla?

Book your Santa Barbara to La Jolla bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2058+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Santa Barbara to La Jolla - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 30 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to La Jolla by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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Fly, line 30 bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SBA - SAN
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 3m
$162–227
Drive 206.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to La Jollacar 206.1 mi
3h 40m
$38–55
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 48m
$76–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles UCLAbus Ans 6241
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
7h 38m
$57–88

Santa Barbara to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 7h 38m.

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